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bleed over an artery, for fear of wounding it, 

 which may be easily ascertained by pulsation or 

 throbbing underneath the vein : if this is felt, an- 

 other vein must be chosen. Then take the lancet 

 (bent nearly to a right angle) between the fore- 

 finger and thumb, leaving at least half the blade 

 uncovered : you are then to rest your hand on the 

 three remaining fingers,, and with the point of the 

 lancet towards the left hand, make the opening, 

 as it were, in a semicircle, thus After 

 abstracting blood sufficient, (say eight or ten 

 ounces ; or less, should faintness be felt before 

 that quantity is withdrawn,) loosen the bandage, 

 and bring the lips of the wound carefully toge- 

 ther, and place over it a small compress of lint, 

 which is to be secured in that situation by a ban- 

 dage passed alternately above and below the 

 elbow, so that, when applied, it may describe 

 a figure of eight, by crossing at the bend 

 of the arm. During the time the blood is 

 flowing, very strict attention must be paid to 

 keeping the arm in one position ; and if it does 



